Safest areas in Helsingborg

We have ranked 31 areas in Helsingborg by safety index — reported crime relative to how many people live and work in each area. Rydebäck-Rya ranks highest with 74 out of 100.

Top 10 safest areas in Helsingborg

#AreaSafetyBovisi Index
1Rydebäck-Rya7474
2Husensjö-Sofieberg7375
3Ramlösa-Gustavslund södra7075
4Allerum-Domsten6962
5Tågaborg6874
6Laröd-Hittarp6675
7Norr-Pålsjö6568
8Vallåkra-Gantofta5763
9Påarp-Bårslöv5658
10Mariastaden-Käftaåra5470

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Perceived safety in Helsingborg

71% of residents in Helsingborg feel safe outdoors after dark (Kolada citizen survey, 2025). The figure covers the whole municipality and complements the ranking, which is based on reported crime.

How we measure safety

The safety index is based on reported crime per DeSO area (2024–2025 average), measured against how many people actually spend time there: residents, one third of the daytime population and an estimate of visitors based on the number of nearby restaurants and bars. This gives city centres and nightlife areas, where many people spend time but few live, a fairer figure. The index measures reported crime — not how safe people feel, and not the police assessment of vulnerable areas.

The police designate 2 vulnerable areas in Helsingborg. See the police list

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Helsingborg?

Rydebäck-Rya has the highest safety index in Helsingborg (74 out of 100), followed by Husensjö-Sofieberg and Ramlösa-Gustavslund södra. The ranking is based on reported crime relative to residents and daytime population.

What does the safety index measure?

The number of reported crimes in the area per 100,000 people, counting residents, the daytime population and an estimate of visitors. The index runs from 0 to 100, where higher is safer. It says nothing about individual streets or how safe people feel.